Lead Programmer - d3t

We are always looking for excellent Lead Programmers to join our award-winning studio and talented programming team.

OUR STUDIO

d3t is at the cutting edge of technology and creativity, delivering co-development video game services to our global triple-A clients so the quality of our Lead Programmers' work and communication is critical to satisfying and retaining their loyalty. Our successful studio is part of the Keywords Studios Group and is continuing to grow as we work on multiple exciting projects at any one time offering plenty of variety for our lead programmers.

Our studio is based near Runcorn in Cheshire, and we offer an amazingly professional, fun and supportive working environment. We are incredibly passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on our inclusive mentality, mentoring ethos and have been awarded ‘Best Places to Work’ multiple times by http://gamesindustry.biz including 2021, 2022 and 2023. In addition, we recently won ‘Best Creative Service Provider‘ at Develop 2022 and were nominated in 2023 for an award.

Projects we have worked on include: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Alan Wake Remastered, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Assetto Corsa Competizione, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and more.

YOUR MISSION OBJECTIVES - Lead Programmer

As a lead programmer your role will involve:

• Leading: Directing your team to meet their goals
• Managing: Enabling engineers to reach their full potential
• Teamwork: Supporting your team and the wider company
• Collaboration: Working with international world class teams.
• Variety: Gameplay, core tech, porting, low level architecture and more
• Tech: Console and PC development

TEAM MATES

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Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience: 7+ years
• Languages: Multiple including C++ expertise
• Leadership: Has led and managed engineers
• Dependability: Can work autonomously, flexibly, proactively and positively
• Knowledge: Low level systems (e.g. physics, networking, memory, animation etc)
• Technology: Experienced with game engines, IDEs, source control, build infrastructure
• Growth: Continually expands knowledge base and skill set
• Communication: Excellent

DESIRABLE SKILLS

It would be great, but not essential, if you have experience in any of the following:

• Released games
• Porting games
• Tools development
• Rendering experience
• Build and infrastructure
• Low level console development

Benefits

Benefits & Perks – just some of the many offered by d3t alongside a great work environment:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays + up to 5 days extra for length of service)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (including dental) & Eye Care Scheme
• Employee Share Scheme
• Anti-crunch ethos - an amazingly professional, fun and supportive working environment!
• Income Protection
• Annual Bonus – be rewarded for great teamwork!
• Free Parking
• Tech and Bike Scheme
• Company Share Scheme
• Company Socials, Project Launch/Wrap Parties + Annual d3t Events
• Breakout Areas – filled with perks such as games, BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc.

APPLY NOW BELOW – IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PLEASE EMAIL: jobs@d3t.co.uk

Please note we are actively hiring and interviews will be held by video call.

This position can be remote (UK), hybrid or in office.

At d3t we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and culture. If this opportunity excites you but your current skills or past experience don’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles within our team.

Internal Use -

Role Information: EN

Studio: d3t

Location: Europe, UK, Runcorn

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid, Remote, In-Office